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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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